A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1680005 Details
Epoch: 77 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1680354 epoch_slot_no: 17154 block_no: 1679926 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1523 time: 2018-10-17 21:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbd400eafea4da6011b37f911c80f6ea4b10ee0eb74b69a0225ac1a04ad661cb7Block Operator
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